Safety Specialist (Associate or Mid-Level)

Boeing • Berkeley, MO

10d • $82,450 - $133,400 • Onsite

About The Position

The Boeing Company is seeking an Associate or Mid-Level Safety Specialist to join its Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) team in Berkeley, Missouri. The role supports Boeing Defense’s Air Dominance and Phantom Works Divisions and Boeing Defense Precision Engagement System (Weapons) programs. The team supports the safety and health of products including the F-15, F/A-18, MQ-25, and T-7A, as well as employees building future sixth-generation Air Force and Navy fighters.

The Safety Specialist supports occupational health and safety programs, processes, risk reduction, and regulatory compliance. The role involves investigating incidents and complaints, developing and delivering training, assessing the impact of emerging regulations, planning and conducting audits, and developing corrective actions in response to audits and inspections. The position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Secret Security Clearance; an interim and/or final clearance is required after starting. U.S. citizenship is required for the clearance. The position requires travel up to 10% of the time and is Shift 1. It is not contingent upon program award.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher, or equivalent; the education section specifies a bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
• At least 1 year of experience in Environment, Health and Safety (EHS).
• At least 1 year of experience performing health and safety risk assessments, developing and managing safety programs, and performing audits.
• At least 1 year of experience collaborating across functions and organizations.
• Ability to travel 10% of the time.
• Applicable educational or certification credentials from an accredited institution and/or equivalent experience.
• Ability to adapt and remain effective amid changes in work tasks or environments.
• Initiative and commitment to continuous improvement, including improving processes and measuring impact.
• Planning and organizing skills, including involving stakeholders, anticipating critical events, and meeting deadlines.
• Strategic decision-making ability and development of actionable alternatives aligned with long-term goals.
• Analytical skills to collect, synthesize, and evaluate data to guide recommendations.
• Applied knowledge of occupational health and safety sciences, including chemistry, radiation physics, toxicology, industrial hygiene, or environmental engineering.
• Basic understanding of preliminary risk assessment methodologies for various hazards.
• Familiarity with relevant government laws and regulations affecting occupational health and safety.
• Knowledge of sampling and monitoring methods and instrumentation used for data collection.
• Systems-thinking ability to understand complex interrelationships, foresee impacts, and drive performance improvements.
• Ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance; U.S. citizenship is required for the clearance, and an interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance is required after starting.
• Meet U.S. export control compliance requirements as a U.S. Person.
• Satisfy the Company’s Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.
• Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Nice To Haves

• Associate Safety Professional or Certified Safety Professional certification from the Board of Certified Safety Professionals.
• At least 3 years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• At least 3 years of experience managing projects.

Responsibilities

• Support the planning, implementation, and assessment of occupational health and safety programs and processes.
• Draft health and safety programs that provide consistent approaches to risk reduction and compliance.
• Investigate safety and health incidents and complaints.
• Develop, implement, and monitor occupational health and safety programs and processes.
• Develop and provide training and instructions.
• Evaluate the impact of emerging issues, regulations, and legislation on company operations.
• Develop corrective action plans in response to internal and external audits and inspections.
• Plan and conduct health and safety audits.

Benefits

• Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life insurance, and disability insurance programs.
• Programs providing paid and unpaid time away from work.
• Competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level